Author Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com A Kosher Megillah: A. Reading each word from the Kosher Megillah:[1] The reader must [initially] read the entire Megillah [i.e. every word] from a Kosher Megillah. If one read the Megillah from memory he does not fulfill his obligation.[2] Likewise […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Nuances in the reading: A. Not to delay more than a breath between verses: The Megillah is to be read straight from beginning to end without interval. [1] One is not to delay more than one breath between each verse.[2] [However […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Stomping and noise making by the name of Haman: [1] It has become the custom to bang[2] [and make noise] when Haman’s name is read in Shul.[3] One is not to nullify any custom or belittle it as it has […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Taamim/tune of the Megillah: [1] The Megillah is to be read with its proper Taamim.[2] If no one knows how to read the Megillah with the Taamim: If there is no one available that knows the Taamim, the Megillah […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Mistakes in pronunciation: [1] It is not necessary to be particular in the pronunciation of the words. However some rule this only applies if the mistaken pronunciation does not change the meaning of the word, such as one who said […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Many people reading simultaneously out loud: [1] One fulfills his obligation of hearing the reading even if many people are reading the Megillah simultaneously[2], [as since the Mitzvah of Megillah is beloved by people, one therefore concentrates to overhear a […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Following along in a Kosher Megillah or Chumash: A. Kosher Megillah: It is best for every person who can afford it, to purchase a Kosher Megillah and read along silently with the reader, as due to the noise it is […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who fell asleep during the reading:[1] The definition of dozing versus falling asleep: In this law there is a difference between one who fell asleep during the reading and one who simply dozed off in a “half sleep” mode, […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who missed a word or part of the reading?[1] The reader must read every word of the Megillah.[2] If he skipped a verse[3], or even one word[4], or even one letter[5], he and the congregation do not fulfill their […]

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Refraining from talking during the reading:[1] Once the blessing has been recited it is forbidden to speak from that point and on until the reading is completed [and the final blessing is recited[2]]. This applies for both the reader and […]